Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
RFK: Microplastics a ‘human health threat’
Saying the departments are acting with “urgency and discipline,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke on behalf of HHS on Thursday, detailing how the department plans to work with the EPA to manage “plastics that have become embedded in modern life.” The new Systematic Targeting of Microplastic (STOP) will create a new $144 million national program aimed at reducing microplastic consumption.
Saying the departments are acting with “urgency and discipline,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke on behalf of HHS on Thursday, detailing how the department plans to work with the EPA to manage “plastics that have become embedded in modern life.” The new Systematic Targeting of Microplastic (STOP) will create a new $144 million national program aimed at reducing microplastic consumption.
Historic ‘confronting microplastics’ actions announced
The EPA and HHS says it has unveiled a “historic set of actions” to combat invasive microplastics in the U.S. – now labeling them “priority” contaminants in the nation’s drinking water framework.
The EPA and HHS says it has unveiled a “historic set of actions” to combat invasive microplastics in the U.S. – now labeling them “priority” contaminants in the nation’s drinking water framework.
Allina Health, Doctors Council—SEIU reach tentative labor agreement
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
How healthy is your town? Dashboard shows how your city measures up
If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that.
If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that.
Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar manifests NFL draft to MN
Speakng at the ribboncutting for 3M spinoff Solventum, Amy Klobuchar tried to manifest bringing the NFL Draft to Minneapolis.
Speakng at the ribboncutting for 3M spinoff Solventum, Amy Klobuchar tried to manifest bringing the NFL Draft to Minneapolis.
Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
Gallup poll: Healthcare tops US concerns as partisan divides persist
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Mille Lacs Health System on brink of closure: Medicare owes $3M, UCare owes $1M
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia is facing a $4 million shortfall and may have to close soon.
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia is facing a $4 million shortfall and may have to close soon.
Mille Lacs Health System faces funding issues
Mille Lacs Health System is millions short in funding, and now running out of its savings. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with the hospital’s CEO, who is in part blaming a Medicare glitch on the shortfall.
Mille Lacs Health System is millions short in funding, and now running out of its savings. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with the hospital’s CEO, who is in part blaming a Medicare glitch on the shortfall.
Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Minneapolis, St. Paul ranked among healthiest U.S. cities in new survey
A new WalletHub survey ranks Minneapolis and St. Paul among the healthiest places to live in the United States.
A new WalletHub survey ranks Minneapolis and St. Paul among the healthiest places to live in the United States.
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry, sparking debate among business owners, lawmakers and tribal leaders.
Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry, sparking debate among business owners, lawmakers and tribal leaders.
Kidney disease may trigger rare, potentially fatal brain virus, study says
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
Kratom poisonings spikes, what you need to know about the herbal drug
An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.
An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.
Healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the US - See where your city ranks
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.
Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.